The Ferryman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Ferryman holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Undershore Road, Lymington, SO41 5SB
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ferryman sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← The Ferryman | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Ferryman none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ferryman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2019 |
| Berthon B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Lymington Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Lymington Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Coffee and Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Humbug of Lymington Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| Sophie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Drifters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2023 |
Questions about The Ferryman
What is The Ferryman's food hygiene rating?
The Ferryman has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 24 April 2026.
Is The Ferryman safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ferryman last inspected?
The Ferryman was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ferryman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ferryman compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Ferryman holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Ferryman and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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